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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,511.92, 57,286.44 and 22,649.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,511.92, 57,286.44 and 22,649.12 is: 31,255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,511.92 : 57,286.44 = 22,649.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,511.92/57,286.44 = 22,649.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,511.92x = 57,286.44 × 22,649.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,511.92x = 1,297,487,453.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,487,453.93/41,511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,255.78

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